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Details released of Michelle Obama's visit to Dublin

The Obama visit coincides with the G8 summit at Lough Erne in Co FermanaghMichelle, Malia and Sasha Obama will visit Trinity CollegeKildare Street will be closed to through traffic from Sunday eveningThe Obamas will explore the president's Irish ancestryDeputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes outlined details of the visitA traffic management plan will be in operation in Dublin City

The White House has confirmed Michelle, Malia and Sasha Obama will visit Dublin next week.

Mrs Obama and her children will arrive in Dublin on Monday, after introducing her husband at an event at the Waterfront Convention Centre in Belfast.

The first lady will visit Trinity College, where she will explore archives documenting the Obamas' Irish ancestry in the Old Library and view the Book of Kells.

Later in the day, Mrs Obama will meet the staff and families of the US Embassy and attend a special performance of Riverdance at the Gaiety Theatre.